How to Report Credit Card Fraud?

Call your credit card issuer immediately using the number on the back of your card

Report the fraudulent charges and ask the card to be blocked or canceled

Request a replacement card with a new account number

Review your recent transactions for any other unauthorized charges

Dispute the fraudulent charges with your card issuer

Change your online banking and credit card account passwords

Enable account alerts for future transactions

Check your credit report for signs of identity theft

Place a fraud alert or credit freeze with the credit bureaus if needed

File a police report if required by your issuer or if identity theft is involved

Report the fraud to the Federal Trade Commission at IdentityTheft.gov

Keep records of all calls, emails, and documents related to the fraud

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